Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) is a Tamil Nadu State Government University recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of HRD (Government of India), Distance Education Council (DEC) and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The University has under its jurisdiction 61 affiliated colleges, 5 Mano Colleges and 1 Constituent College with 65,000 students on rolls.